Thursdays have become my super-woman workout days. I start off with Dynamic Dance, which is just like NIA. If you've never heard of NIA before it's a blend of martial arts, dance moves, and healing arts with cool music. It is a serious cardio workout!
Right after DD is Dynamic Strength, which takes some additional dance moves and combines them with more traditional body weight strength moves. Some of it is even done using a partner's weight as resistance. There are a LOT of squats, lunges, pushups and planks!
By the time I'm done, I am DONE. However, in the 3 weeks I've been doing the back-to-back classes I've noticed that I am already improving my strength and endurance. I make sure I hydrate well before I get to class and then continue during the workout. I am realizing that as I am able to work harder I will need to have a second water bottle in the car to sip after the workout. I also have a protein bar in my bag to eat on the way home so that I'm not ravenous - that gives me time to make a good lunch rather than grabbing quick-to-eat snacks just to get something into my stomach. Today was a yummy veggie lentil soup with nutritional yeast sprinkled on top - very filling, and high in lean protein and fiber.
I track my workouts using the YMCA's fitlinxx program. I'm finding that my average calories burned per cardio workout this month is 580 - not too shabby! I know as I add my triathlon trainings to my workout schedule this will only increase. What I need to keep in mind is choosing nutritious meals and snacks for my extra calories (and not just add cookies or ice cream!)
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